Would this reported target be a shrewd signing?

Mohamed Salah’s eventual replacement has been mentioned as a possible move to Anfield, and Liverpool may be secretly preparing for life without him in the future.

Does Mohamed Salah intend to quit Liverpool?

Late in the summer transfer window, there was worry that Salah, who had spent six illustrious seasons with the Reds, might leave. Despite significant interest from Saudi Arabia and the rejection of a £150 million offer from Al-Ittihad, he ultimately decided to remain in Merseyside for the time being.

But once January comes around, or at the very least next summer, it wouldn’t be the slightest bit surprising if that desire reappeared, and there’s always a chance that a move may turn the 31-year-old’s head. He will only have one year left on his current contract in 2024, so Liverpool and owners FSG may view this as their final chance to get top dollar for what is likely their most cherished asset.

It is obvious that the Reds will need to sign a new attacker in Salah’s place if he decides to leave next summer. While it may be difficult to find someone with such relentless numbers in the final third, the Reds cannot afford to sign someone who is unable to at least partially fill the void.

According to a recent update, FSG and Jurgen Klopp are making future plans and have already identified one potential candidate to succeed the Egyptian on Merseyside.

Does Federico Chiesa want to join Liverpool?

In order to find “top-level replacements” for Salah, Liverpool is reportedly interested in signing Juventus winger Federico Chiesa. In order to improve their financial situation and prepare for the future, his present club may be eager to sell him, which might facilitate the transfer.

The 25-year-old is characterized as a “coveted” player in the transfer market. Several elite clubs appear interested in signing him soon, and since his contract expires in 2025, the summer after next would be an ideal opportunity to sell him.

Chiesa, who has probably been one of Europe’s most direct and dangerous wide players recently, may be a terrific addition to Liverpool. He attracted a lot of attention for Italy at Euro 2020, where he tasted success after defeating England in the competition’s final at Wembley in 2021.

Even while he isn’t as productive as Salah, his tally of 59 goal contributions (34 goals and 25 assists) in 153 appearances for Juventus and his overall Serie A total of 80 goals in 206 games nevertheless indicate respectable results in a difficult league.

Salah’s fitness and availability are about as good as anyone in the Premier League, so there are some minor concerns about Chiesa’s injury history. However, if Klopp believes Chiesa will be Salah’s replacement, it may be worthwhile to take a chance on him given that former Italy international Alessandro Pierini has called him “world-class.”

• Liverpool: Reds star is now worth 542% more than when he arrived

  The Anfield team struck gold when they acquired a player whose value has increased by 542% since joining.

  By being incredibly tenacious in the transfer market and acquiring players who are poised to make a significant breakthrough for significantly less money than anticipated, Jurgen Klopp has established his legacy at Liverpool.

  Under the direction of the German, players like Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Sadio Mane all came on the verge of greatness and developed into three of the best players in the Premier League.

  These three are, of course, only a few of the players that Klopp bought and who have since helped Liverpool put together their best team in recent memory as they have challenged Manchester City’s dominance of the English game.

  At Anfield, finding talented players at bargain prices and developing them into future stars is nothing new. Rafa Benitez had success with players like Xabi Alonso and Fernando Torres, and Brendan Rodgers also had some success in the transfer market.

  Even during the latter stages of his time at Liverpool, the Northern Irishman recruited Joe Gomez, who is still an important member of the first-team squad.

  How much did Liverpool spend on Joe Gomez?

  After the Reds’ difficult 2014–15 season, which saw them finish in a dismal sixth place, Rodgers appeared to be assembling a team that might contend for honours.

  Firmino, Christian Benteke, and Danny Ings were among the players who joined, and Gomez, who moved from Charlton Athletic for about £3.5 million despite having only played 24 senior matches, was considered a future star.

  The defender exclaimed that it was “a dream come true” to be joining one of the top teams in the nation. It’s a little strange, and I haven’t quite processed it. However, I’m humming and really want to begin.

  “The club has a fantastic history, it’s a fantastic club, and I’ve always supported it since I was small.

  “This was a place I wanted to go, where I could improve, develop, and play terrific football. It was an easy choice to make.

  Nobody could have imagined at the time that he would still be playing for the first team eight years later after winning the Premier League and the Champions League during his stay at Anfield.

  What is the current market worth of Joe Gomez?

  Since joining, the Englishman’s transfer worth has increased, and it looks that the 2015 bet to sign a defender who was still relatively unknown paid off.
  Gomez’s current market value, according to Football Transfers, is €26.1 million (£22.5 million), a remarkable increase from his original transfer cost of £3.5 million.

  His worth peaked in January 2021, when it reached an even greater level of €33.7 million (£29 million). Although it has since declined, if he can continue to play well for Klopp and be consistent enough, it may rise to this level once more.

   

  Why is Joe Gomez so valuable?

  The center-back made only ten appearances for the senior team in all competitions during his first two seasons at Anfield, and it appeared that Klopp was trying to ease him in gradually rather than throwing him into the deep end prematurely.

  Gomez quickly made himself known during the 2017–18 campaign, playing in 31 games for the team as they fell short of winning the Champions League after losing to Real Madrid in the final.

  The Liverpool team won its first league title in 30 years during the 2019–20 season, with Gomez playing a key role. The following season, Klopp finally led the Reds to victory in Europe’s top club competition.

  He was second in the team across 28 games for accurate passes per game (62.5) and interceptions per game (1.4), and he even averaged four duels won per game (56% success rate), showcasing his defensive prowess as the team allowed just 33 goals all season, the fewest in the top flight.

  The defender was also praised by Klopp, who said: “He is a great footballer, which is good.

  “He has tremendous speed, which greatly aids us in maintaining a high last line. He is also a really good challenger, good in one-on-one situations, and good from a football standpoint, as I already mentioned.

  The package is quite attractive. It was always obvious that everything would be OK as soon as he started playing again and could find his groove.

  Gomez showed he can also move the ball forward frequently to launch attacks from the defense by ranking in the top 15% for progressive carries per 90 (1.14), the best 8% for progressive passes per 90 (5.28) and the top 7% for shot-creating actions per 90 (1.31), according to FBref.

  Even though the defender seems to have been at Liverpool for a very long time, Gomez is still only 26 years old and may not have even reached his prime years.

  Even if he had some difficult experiences during the previous eight years, there is no denying that the club hit gold with him. Gomez has excelled under the German several times by rising to the occasion and displaying the proper mentality.

  He has four years left on his current deal, so it doesn’t appear like he will be leaving anytime soon. However, if he does lose favor with the Anfield team or decides to go, they will sell him for a big profit.